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Melissa is a distinguished Educator, Vocalist, and Trumpetist who moved to New York from Saint Louis 10 years ago to share her love of music through performance and education. Melissa possesses a double Bachelors in Music Education, and Trumpet/Vocal Performance. She has helped start over 6 music programs to support underserved communities in NYC, and has had the opportunity to not only share her knowledge of music, but also discovered a passion for Early Childhood Education. During her time in New York, she has continued to evolve and become an expert in Early Childhood Education by further pursuing her professional development through school and immersing herself with ECE programs. Melissa obtains a New York State Teaching Certificate in both Music Education and Early Childhood Education. Melissa’s passion started in the classroom, and as she has flourished throughout the years, she has grown to want to create a space for everyone to feel safe and seen. Here at 22nd street, Melissa is devoted to building a tight knit family so that each time you walk in our doors you feel at “home.”